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Recorded on May 16, 2011
After a slight hiatus, the GM Authority Debate podcast is back! On this episode, Manoli and Alex discuss the Opel GTC hot hatch that may end up coming to American shores wearing the Buick badge. They try to understand whether such a vehicle would fit into the Buick lineup and, as usual, end up discussing GM’s global lineup and branding efforts.
Do you think the GTC should be a Buick in the States? That’s what the comments are for below!
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Recorded on August 18, 2010
On this episode, Manoli and Alex discuss the Buick Excelle GT – the same vehicle that will make its way over to America wearing the Verano nameplate. Among other things, we try to figure out what vehicles the Excelle will compete with when it makes its way over to the United States later next year. As we’ve come to realize, the Excelle GT seems to not belong in the U.S. marketplace one single bit! Yeap, you read that right!
So, do you agree with our assessment? Enjoy the discussion (by hitting the play button above) and be sure to cast your vote after the break!
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Recorded Friday, July 9, 2010
Today, Manoli and Alex discuss GM’s CUVs – more specifically, The General’s strategy behind its crossover program, its tendency to make ‘em bigger, and what we can expect going forward.
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For Thursday, June 17, 2010
Today, Manoli and Alex revisit the topic of Buick and Cadillac – and whether both brands are headed in the right direction under the new GM. You can listen to the first part of this show here.
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For Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Today, Manoli, Alex, and William discuss the Chevrolet Orlando and the Volt MPV5 Concept. Specifically, should the Orlando have been canned for the U.S. market?
We also discussed the Buick Excelle GT that surfaced earlier in the day and – in usual GM Authority Debate fashion – went off topic!
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For Friday, April 23, 2010
Today, Manoli and Alex discuss exactly why the Cadillac CTS needs an engine upgrade. Specifically, a V8 in a non-V package. Here’s the article that sparked off the entire debate!
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For Thursday, April 15, 2010
Today, Manoli and Alex discuss whether GM should privatize and operate its own dealer network. Yes, we expect this topic (and following discussion) to ruffle a few feathers in the community, so let us know exactly how you feel in the comments!
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For Thursday, April 1, 2010
Today, Hylton and Alex discuss the aging Chevy Impala as well as the Chevrolet brand as a whole. As Hylton and Alex usually do, they didn’t do much debating.
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For Thursday, March 25, 2010
Today, Manoli and Alex discuss General Motors’ operation in China. More specifically, the question is whether GM has too many brands with Chevrolet, Cadillac, Opel, and Buick (with emphasis on the last two).
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For Thursday, March 11, 2010
Today, Manoli and Alex discuss the pros and cons of auto shows and unveiling a vehicle before its general availability. Most importantly, Alex outlines a better strategy for General Motors to change consumer perception in light of negative public reactions.
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